In a Glaswegian accent a bauble is what's on top of a bobble hat. But however you say it, our h&-painted tartan version is a pronounced success. Perfect for giving your tree a touch of Caledonian charisma
- this year & for many Christmases to come.
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Take the long view of candlelight
- that's what Dennis our tealight dachshund does. Agreed, he is somewhat challenged vertically,
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Display these magnificent elephant ornaments on a shelf or mantelpiece as a symbol of mental strength & fortitude. Beautifully crafted in silver-tone resin with a glittered finish, they look like antique artefacts. Each elephant features an intricate engraved design incorporating a Buddha figure. ...

A native of North America, the trillium plant probably owes its name to early Scandinavian settlers
- 'trilling' is Swedish for
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Hot sunny days punctuated by brief refreshing showers
- typical weather for South East Asia & ideal conditions for moth orchids
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They seem very English, but the flowers in this tulip arrangement were once thought of as exotic. Originating in the Middle East, the word itself is a variation on the Turkish 'tülband' meaning turban & refers to the folded wrap-around shape of the blooms. Our arrangement shows the graceful elegance of these flowers & the reason they're so popular. Delicately coloured they have the versatility to look exactly right wherever you place them. On a sideboard, as a centrepiece or on a low coffee table
- Bloom tulips have a timeless elegance that's the hallmark of a true classic.
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Something very strange happened in Holland a little under 400 years ago. Certain tulip bulbs started to produce striped flowers, a condition which we now know was caused by a virus. However the effect on Dutch flower fanciers was astonishing. Tulip bulbs were bought & sold for what quickly became astronomical prices. Fortunes were gambled, won & lost as the nation succumbed to ' Tulip Fever'. Actually, ' Tulip Madness' might have been a better description, as one bulb
- a Tulip ' Semper Augustus'
- is said to have changed hands for 5, 000 florins, plus a new coach & two horses! What that represents in today's money is difficult to ascertain, but we'd probably be talking several hundred thousand pounds. Happily our tulip bud stem is appreciably more affordable... & more durable. ' Tulip Fever' lasted less than seven years; our tulip bud stem will be giving you pleasure for a great deal longer.

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Orchids, roses, dahlias all have their fair share of enthusiasts
- as do many other plants. But tulips are in a class of their
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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangements are gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- they're beautifully natural & look completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, they would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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Inspired by the artistry of arguably this country's greatest painter, our new Turner arrangement is gathering lots of admiring glances. Suffused with light
- like Turner's paintings
- it's beautifully natural & looks completely authentic. On an antique oak surface or a scrubbed pine table, it would look wonderful. But wherever you place these lovely roses & hydrangeas they'll be as pretty as a picture.

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